Oak Park & River Forest Township Youth and Family Services Contract

In an effort to facilitate positive experiences for the youth of Oak Park and River Forest, Oak
Park and River Forest Townships contract with agencies annually, offering educational,
recreational and vocational programs that engage young residents 0-18 years old. Opportunities
include social emotional learning, community and civic awareness, social justice, career and
future planning and offer a wide variety of learning experiences for youth. Additionally, this year we are sponsoring an Intergenerational Program grant.

Our all-volunteer Youth and Family Services Committee, consisting of Oak Park and River
Forest residents, advises the Township Board with funding recommendations based on available funds. Grants will be awarded up to $15,000.

If you are interested in contracting with us, please download the contract request form and
the Funding Excel Spreadsheet which are available online at www.oakparktownship.org
and submit by email to Idalit Zavala at izavala@oakparktownship.org. All contract requests are due on or before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

For more information, please contact Idalit Zavala, Youth and Family Services Administrative
Assistant at 708-445-2727

About Oak Park Township

Oak Park Township provides government assistance through social services that help improve the well-being of residents at all ages and stages of life. We offer supportive services for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities, along with programs that address the unique challenges of mental health, substance abuse, unemployment and more. In addition, we serve as the community property tax advocate in helping residents understand their property assessments and how they may realize tax savings through appeals or exemptions.